Sherburn High School
80%
Capacity
915
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Sherburn High School
Sherburn High School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 263 applications for 198 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. Of those applications, 189 were first-preference offers, meaning the vast majority of successful families got their top choice. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand is a strong signal that the school is well-regarded in the community. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a current roll of 915 against a capacity of 1,139, so there is some headroom. Headteacher Matt Gill leads a school that has clearly turned a corner: its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership, sixth-form provision, and behaviour. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
Academically, Sherburn High School is performing well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.51 is classified as 'Well above average' and places it 10th out of 39 schools in North Yorkshire, comfortably in the top 25% of the local authority. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is just 0.07, so pupils here make significantly more progress than their peers across the county. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 51.3, and 73.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. In maths specifically, the Progress 8 score is a very strong 0.78. At A-level, the school's 34 pupils achieved an average of 38.42 points per entry, equivalent to a B grade, and 40.7% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The sixth form's value-added score of 0.13 is rated as Average, indicating solid progress from GCSE.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, science labs, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision covers cricket, rugby, football, hockey, rounders, and martial arts, while extracurricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, orchestra, drama, coding, and a newspaper club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of conditions including dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school is not a boarding school and does not offer nursery provision. Given its strong academic performance, oversubscribed status, and broad facilities, Sherburn High School is likely to suit families who prioritise strong progress and a varied secondary experience within a supportive state setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Garden Lane, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AS |
| Headteacher | Matt Gill |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 915 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.7% |
| School Capacity | 915 / 1,139 (80% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.51)
491st of 3,141
Nationally
37th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
10th of 39
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.4
'22/23
33.3
'23/24
38.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2358%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 130 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)58%
- FE college28%
- Sixth form college5%
- Employment3%
- Not sustained2%
- Apprenticeship1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2360%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 35 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
27%
Russell Group
33%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)60%
- Employment23%
- Other education9%
- Not sustained9%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Geography26
- Mathematics19
- Biology17
- History16
- English Language14
- Media/Film/Tv Studies14
- Business Studies:Single13
- Chemistry13
- Psychology13
- Physical Education / Sports Studies6
- Physics6
- Design and Technology (Product Design)5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed198
263
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
189 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British92.7%
- Mixed2.1%
- White (other)0.8%
- Asian0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sherburn High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Garden Lane, Leeds
North Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
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